Former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon has reportedly been subpoenaed to testify before a grand jury as part of special counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation into possible ties between the Trump campaign and Russia.
The move marked a new tenor to the investigation – the first time a grand jury subpoena was used to compel a top member of the Trump team to testify – even as Mr Trump’s lawyers insisted the special counsel’s probe was winding down.
Bannon is the closest person to Trump to be subpoenaed to testify before a grand jury in the investigation, which is being conducted by special counsel Robert Mueller. Both the Trump administration and Russia have denied allegations of election interference.
